Writing is being erased.
Schools reduce it to test prep. Community programs skip it for sports, fine arts, and performance, and publishers publish books for teens, not by teens.
That’s where we come in.
If you help us meet our $10,000 goal, your support will:
- Publish 1,000 teens.
- Support 50 writing workshops.
- Sponsor 30 teens at next year’s Let’s Write! Write Fest Conference where they’ll attend masterclasses, meet published authors, and showcase their own work.
Since 2018, #TeenWritersProject has given teens the chance to write, be published, and get paid. Through hybrid writing workshops, a summer writing residency and conference, and our Teen Editorial Board, teens don’t just learn writing, they’re published, paid, and prepared for careers in the industry.
From the supportive writing community that we build, high school teens also gain access to writing resources, monthly critique sessions, and a supportive community of peers and mentors who help them refine their craft and build confidence. And the impact goes beyond creativity: teens who write regularly also improve their college essays, scholarship applications, and overall academic confidence.
Our Impact
- 550 teens published in print and online
- 20 have held paid internships
- 83% of students said they felt more confident in writing after our workshops
- 90% of those we serve are from low-income communities
Your North Texas Giving Day gift helps us keep opening these doors.